John Cariani, Tony nominated for his performance as Motel in 2003's Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof, stars in this off-Broadway comedy about a couple, a stranger and the long schlep to the altar.Ben, an Upper West Side financial consultant, has plans to marry doctor girlfriend Hannah, which are all shaken up by the arrival of Hershel, a Jewish diamond dealer that sells them an engagement ring. In the show, playwright Daniel Goldfarb explores how faith can still be relevant in the fast-paced world of New York City. Oh, and did we mention it's very, very funny?
Directed by three-time Tony winner James Lapine, Modern Orthodox is a trip to the altar you'll want to get yourself invited to!